"Mom, open it and take a look!"

Ms. Ren opened the box, and inside was a glaze-white jade bracelet.

"Mom, this is my gift to you!"

Rong Xiyi smiled and said, "Mom, put it on!"

"Yanyan, you're so thoughtful!"

Ms. Ren was very touched and put the jade bracelet on her left hand. Her hand was fair and slender, and the bracelet looked very beautiful on it.

Rong Xiyi couldn't help but say, "It's really beautiful!"

"Actually, I have a gift for you too!"

"Oh, really?"

"It's our first meeting, how could I come empty-handed?"

Ms. Ren smiled, opened her suitcase, and took out a small box, then opened it to reveal a peace talisman inside.

"It's not an expensive item; it's a peace talisman I specifically prayed for from the temple yesterday. I hope that Yanyan will have a lifetime of peace, health, and happiness!"

She put the peace talisman around Rong Xiyi's neck, "Do you like it?"

"I love it! Mom specially prayed for the peace blessing for me, how could I not like it?"

Rong Xiyi was on the verge of tears. A single peace talisman surpassed any expensive gift, and a wish for peace, health, and happiness surpassed any words!

Mom wouldn't know that for someone who lacks love, a simple blessing carries so much weight because in Rong Xiyi's world, only her deceased mother ever said it to her.

Xu Lin passed by Mom's room and saw the two chatting, so he didn't disturb them.

It was five in the afternoon.

Because today was Sunday, there was a roll call to attend in the evening.

As six o'clock approached.

Xu Lin said to Rong Xiyi, who was still sharing heartfelt words with Ms. Ren, "Pack up and get ready to go back to school for roll call."

"Okay!"

Rong Xiyi said to Mom, "Mom, we're going back to school for roll call first, we'll be back later!"

Ms. Ren nodded, "Xu Lin, do you want to drive my car?"

"I'll ride the electric bike."

It's rush hour now; driving four wheels would definitely get stuck in traffic!

Mom advised, "That's fine, but be safe on the road and don't ride too fast."

"Okay."

Then Xu Lin and Rong Xiyi went downstairs together.

Rong Xiyi showed the peace talisman she was wearing to Xu Lin, with a happy smile on her face, "Xu Lin, look at my peace talisman, it's from Mom!"

"I noticed it earlier, you look happy!"

Actually, Mom didn't initially know what gift to give Rong Xiyi, she was even considering buying expensive gifts, but Xu Lin suggested just praying for a peace talisman at a temple.

Mind you, it was prayed for at a temple, which is quite meaningful, not just bought from a roadside stall—it was prayed for at a proper temple.

Mom saw the logic and specifically went to a temple to pray for the peace talisman.

"Xu Lin, Mom is really nice!"

Rong Xiyi was very happy. She reached out and hugged Xu Lin from behind, "Little brother, carry me!"

"Little brother?"

"Mom said I'm older than you! So you're the younger brother!"

Rong Xiyi was proud of herself.

"Oh you! Don't you believe I could message the class monitor and ask for leave for both of us, then take you to the apartment and sleep with you?"

Xu Lin said 'menacingly', "With my ability, I can easily make you unable to get out of bed, want to try my full strength?"

"Bring it on!"

Rong Xiyi got even more smug, "Dare to bully me, I'll tell Mom!"

Xu Lin simply said, "Then go tell her about our relationship."

Rong Xiyi immediately shook her head, she was afraid of being scolded.

Xu Lin: "Call me brother!"

"Brother!"

"Good!"

"Hehe!"

Rong Xiyi was still defiant.

Xu Lin laughed, "Don't worry, once Mom leaves, you'll see what I can do, I'll find a good time to fiercely sleep with you!"

"Xu Lin, can't you think of something proper!"

"Who was it yesterday morning sneaking around my pants? Rong Xiyi, don't say it wasn't you."

Rong Xiyi simply said nothing more, just hung onto Xu Lin, wanting him to carry her.

Rong Xiyi was very happy today, like never before.

On one hand, she finally met Ms. Ren, who accepted her; Rong Xiyi truly became a part of this family, it was hard not to be happy.

On the other hand, Xu Lin was there too. Don't be misled by Xu Lin's harsh words and occasional disdain.

But Rong Xiyi had come to understand Xu Lin's nature—you can't take Xu Lin's words seriously, you should see what he does.

Xu Lin's words were always unreliable, but his actions were absolutely reliable.

Like now, Xu Lin was actually carrying her downstairs.

Rong Xiyi felt a strong sense of safety from Xu Lin, which was unprecedented. For someone who lacks love, this kind of safety is important, others can't understand, Xu Lin can't understand, but Rong Xiyi needs a sense of safety—a strong shoulder to lean on, to be able to stand tall, to protect her from bullying.

Xu Lin carried her downstairs, to the electric bike parking lot outside, and rode away from Finance University, with Rong Xiyi sitting behind him.

"Xu Lin, Mom is really nice!"

Rong Xiyi lay on Xu Lin's back, arms wrapped around his waist, and murmured by his ear.

Xu Lin nodded, "Yeah, she's pretty good."

Rong Xiyi said, "I feel Mom is really, really nice, just like my biological mom, she's also a very good person."

"Now my mom is your mom too, and remember, life should look forward, don't dwell too much on the future, understand?"

Xu Lin comforted her.

"Yeah, yeah!"

Rong Xiyi nodded, then murmured, "Xu Lin, you must be very happy, I mean from childhood till now."

"I've been pretty happy, you could say I grew up with a happy family, whatever others have, I have too; growing up joyfully, happy every day."

Xu Lin's parents had their own styles when it came to educating him.

Ms. Ren's education influenced his first eighteen years, and her style was definitely ahead of most households nationwide. For example, she would never belittle Xu Lin in front of others; in front of others, her son was always excellent, just this one point is something most parents fail to achieve. Traditional parenting often parents hope their kids succeed while simultaneously putting them down, thinking this is the correct way, but it doesn't exist with Ms. Ren.

Thus, Xu Lin is confident and cheerful.

Xu Lin's dad mostly appeared during Xu Lin's middle school years; he often took Xu Lin to various gatherings and taught him social customs, but it wasn't the typical flattering kind. Xu Lin's dad had quite a big circle; for example, the house they lived in currently belongs to Xu Lin, costing over two million plus renovations exceeding three million, paid in full without batting an eye. What Xu Lin admired most about his father was his attitude towards life and money. His dad was casual about life and indifferent about money; he embodied the idea of spending freely and earning back, which greatly influenced Xu Lin.

Because of this, Xu Lin's life has a high tolerance for mistakes.

Moreover, there's a family rule in the Xu Family that Xu Lin, as a man, must be masculine, manly, and stand tall! Both parents were mindful of this, correcting him promptly if he was too quiet in his childhood, so he wouldn't grow into a shy, timid boy. In Xu's parents' view, if a boy is too quiet, he's unlikely to achieve greatness, because true calmness comes after experiencing ups and downs, that's someone worthy, truly great. But for a kid, what's quietness? Quietness is often linked with timidity and insecurity, hence unlikely to succeed.

Exceptional family conditions and outstanding parental influence shaped Xu Lin's entire life, allowing him to grow up joyfully, happy every day.

"Xu Lin, I envy you!"

Rong Xiyi tightly held onto Xu Lin.

"What's there to envy? You are in the midst of happiness too."

Xu Lin smiled into the evening breeze, "Now, happiness belongs to me and also to you, so no need to envy."

"Yeah, yeah!"

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